Werrington is a small, rural parish in the far north‑east of Cornwall, sitting close to the border with Devon and just a few miles from the market town of Launceston. The area is typical of inland Cornwall: rolling farmland, hedgerows, small woods and scattered stone cottages, with a network of lanes and public footpaths that make it popular for quiet country walks.
Historically agricultural, the parish has medieval roots and retains a number of traditional buildings and a strong local community centred on the village hall and church; farming still shapes the economy, while some residents commute to nearby towns. Its peaceful character and proximity to market facilities in Launceston mean it combines a working rural economy with modest levels of tourism and countryside recreation in England.
Postcode districts covering Werrington
Most populated places nearby
- Plymouth 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Bideford 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Saltash 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Bodmin 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Tavistock 13.4 miles21.6 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Giles on the Heath Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- St. Stephens by Launceston Rural Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Launceston North & North Petherwin Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Northcott Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Launceston Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Boyton Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Launceston South Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- St. Thomas the Apostle Rural Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Withnoe Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- North Petherwin Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Luffincott Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Egloskerry Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Werrington
PL15 8TN, PL15 8TT, PL15 9SR, PL15 8TR, PL15 8NH, PL15 8TL, PL15 8TQ, PL15 9RP, PL15 9RD … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 31.9 miles51.3 km
- Exeter International Airport 42.1 miles67.7 km
- Gunnislake Railway Station 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Calstock Railway Station 14.2 miles22.9 km
Hotels near Werrington Ad
- The Eagle House Hotel 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club 4 4.3 miles7 km
- The Arundell 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Hotel Endsleigh 7.6 miles12.3 km
- The White Hart Hotel 9.3 miles14.9 km
Schools in Werrington
- Werrington Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Millook Haven Harbour 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Hingston Down Hill 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Buckator Beach Beach 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Bude Haven Harbour 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Brightley Priory Historic site 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 19.2 miles30.9 km